General News
Vance to Join Oil Executives at High-Stakes Energy Meeting
The meeting will take place at the American Petroleum Institute and involve members of the U.S. oil and gas trade group’s board, according to sources.
Trump DOT Focuses on Faster Projects, Fewer Grant Programs
Deputy Transportation Secretary Steven Bradbury outlined DOT's highway policy and funding goals as work begins on the next surface transportation bill.
Fed Holds Rates as War in Middle East Fuels Uncertainty
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-1 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Governor Stephen Miran dissented.
Stoughton Trailers Touts 40 MPH Rear-Impact Test Results
Stoughton Trailers announced at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting it has surpassed industry standards with a rear-impact test of 40 mph.
Michelin Debuts AI Retread Platform, Predictive Tire Tech
Michelin rolled out AI-driven TreadVision to automate retreading and unveiled Smart Predictive Tire monitoring for fleets operating Classes 7 and 8 tractors.
Iran Lists Gulf Energy Targets
Tehran warned of imminent retaliation against refining, petrochemical and natural gas assets in the region after its own giant South Pars gas field was struck.
EVs Avoided the Use of 2.3M Barrels of Oil a Day in 2025
Those fossil fuel savings are expected to increase every year for the rest of the decade as more drivers turn to battery-powered vehicles.
Fuel Transport Expands Toronto Dedicated Fleet Operations
Changing customer dynamics drove the decision. Toronto-bound freight lanes were growing busier, and the company wanted to minimize empty miles.
Hendrickson Unveils Watchman for Real-Time Wheel-End Insight
Hendrickson launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, which the company says will assist fleets in predictive maintenance.
Wholesale Prices Came in Hot at 3.4% in February
The Labor Department reported March 18 that its producer price index rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025.
Elliott Takes Stake in Japanese Shipper Mitsui OSK Lines
Reuters reported the that Elliott had taken the holding in an effort to urge Mitsui to review its real estate portfolio.
Diesel, Gas Prices at Highest Level in Years as War Drags On
The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.
Stolen Target Trailer Leads Police to Huge Retail Crime Cache
Investigators tracking a stolen cargo trailer with Target merchandise in Illinois discovered a Chicago-area warehouse with $3 million in looted goods.
Trump Waives Jones Act in Bid to Lower Fuel Prices
The president on March 18 authorized foreign-flagged vessels to transport a range of commodities between U.S. ports for the next 60 days.
Iran War Has Farmers Worried About Cost of Fertilizer
The shipping disruption has largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers made in the Persian Gulf and limited access to fertilizer ingredients.
Iran Exports Millions of Barrels of Oil Despite War
Iran has threatened it won't allow “even a single liter of oil” destined for the U.S., Israel and their allies to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Team Moves to Open Venezuela Oil Sector Wider
The moves include issuing more individual licenses allowing foreign companies to work in Venezuela without violating U.S. sanctions.
Trump Postpones Summit With Xi as Iran War Rages On
“We’re resetting the meeting,” Trump said March 17 at the White House during a sit-down with the Irish prime minister. “[China was] fine with it.”
New Hybrid TRUs Highlight Utility and Cargobull Partnership
Utility Trailer launched its new hybrid transport refrigeration technology as part of its partnership with German trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull.
Fed Faces New Crossroads After Iran War Upends Projections
The spike in oil and gas prices presents already-divided Federal Reserve officials with a worst-case scenario as they conclude a key meeting March 18.